Someone in my family recently asked for a trifle for their birthday. I asked what kind–there are so many! They thought about a Funfetti/birthday cake flavor, but they also really love Oreos. I googled around and couldn’t find anything quite like what they were looking for, so I decided to use my previous trifle experience […]
When we have a large group over for dinner, I usually want to serve dessert, but if I’m already making all the other food, I want a simple dessert that feeds a crowd. We love to practice hospitality, but I don’t like feeling exhausted by the time everyone arrives and we sit down to eat. […]
Right now you’ll find watermelon on sale in every store! I’ve seen as low as $3.77 for seedless watermelon, so stock up and make some great treats. My crew is happy to eat it just as a good old fashion slice of fruit, but anytime you can get “fancy” and make watermelon into something else is a […]
Sometimes it’s hard to use a whole watermelon, even if you have a large family. Turn that extra summer fruit into some refreshing watermelon popsicles! Note: I used an IKEA popsicle mold, but you can use whatever mold you have or even paper cups with good, old-fashioned popsicle sticks. If you’re having trouble getting your […]
Popsicles are a great treat for hot weather! Here are some recipes for homemade popsicles that use fruits, yogurt, and more. Tip: If you don’t have a popsicle mold (there are a bunch on Amazon!), try using the old-fashioned method with paper cups and popsicle sticks. Homemade Popsicles Recipes: Strawberry Popsicles Mango Yogurt Popsicles Root […]
It’s strawberry season, so let’s make some dessert! These strawberry oatmeal bars are easy to make, not super sweet, and are a great way to use fresh strawberries. If you don’t have fresh strawberries, feel free to substitute with a layer of strawberry preserves. PrintStrawberry Oatmeal Bars Ingredients2 cups fresh strawberries 1 1/2 cups all-purpose […]
Having the realization that I could mix together a pie crust dough directly IN the pie pan without having to roll anything out was amazing to me. This press in the pan pie crust recipe makes quiches and pies easier than ever! A few notes: -This recipe will make one pie crust (enough for a […]
Okay, so here’s the thing about putting together a snack board: there are no rules! That’s the best thing about making snack boards. A snack board is basically just a spread of different foods (charcuterie, desserts, dips and spreads, etc.) that is easy for people to grab and eat. I like to display the food […]
